Chapter 3 Summary

The Morgan children all head into town to do some shopping for Christmas decorations. Afterward, they meet up with their father for lunch near the university. At lunch, David is surprised to see his colleague, Dr. Rhys, eating in the same restaurant. The children learn that Dr. Rhys is the head of the Welsh Studies program and that he knows a lot about the myths and fairy tales of Wales.

Jen and Becky spend the next few days exploring the landscape. Sometimes Peter joins the girls, but more often than not he stays behind to investigate the key. He also ruminates on how he might have blown things fighting with Jen about returning home. He realizes he said too much too soon. That night, Becky invites her friend, Rhian, over for dinner. There is a terrible storm, and it is soon realized that...